Welcome to the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup, where we bring you the latest news and updates from the world of Linux. This week, we have a lot to cover, so let’s dive right in!

First up, let’s talk about some exciting new releases. This week, the popular Linux distribution Ubuntu released version 24.10, codenamed “Yakkety Yak”. This release includes a number of improvements and new features, such as updated software packages, improved performance, and enhanced security measures. Ubuntu 24.10 is now available for download, so be sure to check it out if you’re a fan of this distribution.

In other news, the developers behind the Solus distribution have announced the release of Solus 5.3. This update includes the latest versions of the Budgie desktop environment, as well as various bug fixes and performance improvements. Solus 5.3 is now available for download on the project’s website, so be sure to give it a try if you’re looking for a user-friendly and feature-rich Linux distribution.

Moving on to software updates, this week saw the release of GNOME 42. This update to the popular desktop environment includes a number of new features and improvements, such as a redesigned system settings application, enhanced notifications, and improved support for touchscreen devices. GNOME 42 is now available for download, so be sure to update your system if you’re a GNOME user.

In other software news, the developers behind the LibreOffice office suite have announced the release of LibreOffice 8. This update includes a number of new features and improvements, such as improved compatibility with Microsoft Office documents, enhanced support for collaborative editing, and a redesigned user interface. LibreOffice 8 is now available for download, so be sure to update your office suite if you’re a LibreOffice user.

That’s all for this week’s 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup. Be sure to check back next week for more news and updates from the world of Linux. Thanks for reading!